Scandinavia: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Scandinavia

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Scandinavia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -4.6% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 6.1% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the major exporter of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, mixing up 71% of total exports. Norway (X tons) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (7.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Sweden stood at +2.2%. At the same time, Finland (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +2.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Norway (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Sweden, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (+1.1% per year) and Finland (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, imports of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Scandinavia shrank slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -1.8% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 10%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 7.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the main importer of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 57% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together creating a 43% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports, with a CAGR of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022. Norway and Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Sweden (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Finland (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Scandinavia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-0.1% per year) and Finland (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform